Wednesday, November 12, 2008
one true word
One True Word
“Lord, lead me in your truth.” [Psalm 25:5]
Ernest Hemingway once said that his goal as a novelist was to write just one true sentence. But sometimes the truth is not easy for us to face. And sometimes we hide from it like adults playing hide and seek with children: We know where they are hidden but we pretend for the sake of the game. So often in our dealings with others we hide from the truth and say: “I am not angry” or “That did not hurt me.”
Inside, we know the truth is different because it is betrayed in every shying eye and sharp-turned word. Relationships wither in the chill of lies like naked blossoms assaulted by first frost, and we are dishonest with others and ourselves and say nothing is the matter.
Written by, [Denis Robinson]
Blogged @ 6:32 AM |
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